Mike it blows my mind how talented a communicator you are. I thank God that I found you, some of the things you teach I might have never known, you have a serious gift. May the Lord bless you
"If holiness isn't the standard, then grace is unnecessary." Well said. I have enjoyed work from another Calvary Chapel preacher. I appreciate the perspective and seemingly balanced view of this church. I also appreciate how you are willing to disagree on secondary issues, to stand your ground but in humility and love of the brethren. Glory to God -- just expressing thanks.
Man, you’re spot on here. It especially resonated with me when talking about how believers treat each other. Spot on. It’s like One Christian says something dumb or controversial and other believers throw them under the bus in order to save face with non believers. But how many non believers have ever converted because of how effectively we disown a brother? Probably not many. Let’s just have each other’s backs here. “We’re not spending eternity with the world.” Spot on.
I'm a fairly new Christian. How biblically do we respond to say Christians acting with violence, or open hostility and anger in the name of God? Things that are definately not Christian acts and are openly acting in these ways. How do you explain this to non christians? I can't say they aren't really christians I don't know if they are truly saved.
@@DonnaHughes813 If a non believer were to confront me with “Hey, why did that Christian do that evil thing”, I’d say “We’re all just fallen sinners who need God’s grace. We all do evil every day, their evil is just more apparent.”
@@DonnaHughes813 Some non Christians will accept that, hey, we’re all sinners. But some people won’t be satisfied. They might think the Bible is wrong because some Christian is doing something evil. But in that situation, maybe I would just quote scriptures that outline how Christians are supposed to act in love and not violence. Jesus said: ““A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”” John 13:34-35 NIV “Do to others as you would have them do to you.” Luke 6:31 NIV ““You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,” Matthew 5:43-44 NIV And if the Christian is doing unjust violence, we should stop them, physically if we need to. If they’re doing wrong things towards you personally, like gossiping or being rude, confront them in love. If they won’t listen, bring a few more believers to confront them. If they still won’t repent, bring them to the whole church to confront them. But if they’re publicly being evil, I think it’s appropriate to publicly respond.
@@bobwood5146 You're not getting it, Bob. True, we (Christians) are not judged, and therefore condemned, for our sins, but we are held accountable for what we have done. 2Cor 5:10 "we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil". (ESV) We will be judged according to what we have done in order to determine what crowns we will receive and cast before Jesus, but this is not an eternal judgement pertaining to salvation. Salvation is already assured for those who are in Christ.
This was soo good. Also, I'm guilty of the "giving fellow believers the backburner to focus on witnessing to outsiders" / "she's already saved so I'll focus on these unsaved people over here" mindset. Looks like I need to allow the Bible to correct my thinking in that area, even though that has always seemed right to me.
Bad doctrine here. Believers are never JUDGED Please read Romans 5:1 and Romans 8:1 and John 3:18. A statement like this creates a false biblical view of how God deals with saved sinners as apposed to how He deals with unsaved sinners.
Such a man of God! I can tell the Holy Spirit guides him in his daily life. As I was typing this, he was talking about being indwelled with the Holy Spirit. God does so many AMAZING things!!!
Thank you Pastor Mike , I am getting disheartened and even wondering if I was wrong , I feel so different from most of the believers I’m around and I do get told bluntly not to be ‘talking like that’ in church eg: being anti abortion , refusing to lie about gender and sexual sin. I love my brothers and sisters in Christ so much
Stand firm on His Word. You know what is right from the Holy Spirit. Read Matthew 18:15-17 and tell them the truth in love. If they are only willing to argue with you then pray for them. Unfortunately the world is caving in on the church and many are giving into the lies of Satan. Keep standing firm!! I pray that the Holy Spirit comforts you and keeps you💖
In all honesty you may want to bring your concerns to church leadership and if they don't renounce the woke ideology of the world then I think it's time to find a new church that isn't influenced by the world
You have challenged me through the years! Thank God for His messengers and thank you Brother Mike for your obedience and hard work on every careful and thought out message.
I have been praying for clarity on outreach; I have some concerns as a Christian on how much I should partner with secular nonprofits. I am really blessed you addressed it! I never thought I would just stumble on this issue. Thank you!
Amazing video pastor Mike Yet another great study of knowledge from the word of God. Ive watched a lot of your videos. And ive got to say, with prayer and the Holy Spirit, i have become knowledgeable in understandings the bible. Thank you pastor Mike. God bless you and may He bless us all. In Jesus name. Amen
First of all, I’d like to say I really enjoy Mike’s teaching and I’m convinced he’s a true brother although God’s opinion of him is what really matters, not mine. I appreciate Mike’s selection of sermon topics, this one was so thought provoking that I spent half-a-day writing these comments and I don’t normally comment on anything. My comments and questions are mainly about the Fear of God analogy Mike used starting at 27:02. Sorry, I tend to lack brevity when unpacking my thoughts. I like the employer/employee relationship analogy because it evokes a more acute sense of fear than just the idea of respect. Not only because of the accountability aspect, but more so because of the implication of consequences. Yes, a person may get fired if "the boss" (not Bruce Springsteen) is displeased, however, I think we’d all agree that the consequences for unholy living spoken of in 1 Peter 1:14-25 are much more severe than getting fired, right? Please don’t take my ramblings the wrong way. I’m not knocking the analogy, I’m just trying to understand and develop it a bit further. The Greek word for fear in this verse is phobos, right? Like phobia... Fear, like real fear? Even terror? I found the same Greek word used in the following verse on the same topic; 2 Cor. 5:10-11a, “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that everyone may receive the things done in his body, according to that he has done, whether it be good or bad. Therefore, knowing the TERROR of the Lord, we persuade men…” Am I wrong in thinking that the type of fear or terror being called for by Peter and Paul is way more intense than acknowledging my accountability to God, right? But what is the ultimate consequence of unholy living? Just losing my crown and mansion reward at the Judgement Seat of Christ? The following verse makes it sound like it’s more than just my reward that’s at stake. Heb. 12:14 “Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:” Or are these verses simply telling us to be afraid that God will take away everything except my salvation because salvation is based on saving grace and living faith, not by performing the works of the law, right? Isn’t that Judgement Seat reward based on deeds of faith (Eph. 2:10) and how holily we chose to live (1 John 3:3)? And is the call to holy living just to increase our eternal reward? Heb. 12:14b “without which no man shall see the Lord” makes it sound like it has more to do with salvation? Isn’t holiness also proof of authenticity as a Christian because consistent unholy living may be an indication that a person doesn’t truly know Jesus at all? (1 John 3:6, 1 Cor. 6:9, Gal. 5:1 & 21, Rom. 8:9) ***Additional verses below. I don’t want to get way out of balance when analyzing The Fear of the God topic. 1 John 4:18 says, “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love.” I know we might be talking about reward and not salvation, but I’m also concerned that if I think of phobos as less than terrifying, I might be taking away one of the greatest motivators to holy living next to love and gratitude? 2Cor. 7:1 “Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.” What’s wrong with the “real” fear of God leaving me so paralyzed in terror of the consequences that I’m less able to transgress the line of love God has drawn in the sand. Or is this “fear” just a constant awareness that my eternal reward is at stake and whatever He judges concerning my ways, deeds and works "good or bad" is what I deserve, and to be concerned about what my choices will consequently reward or not reward me for all eternity, still a heavy thought! I'm kind of thinking we are being told that if we don't live a holy life, I won't see Jesus. That scares me... Hopefully in the right direction. ***Additional verses I was considering on the topic of holiness, remaining in Christ and not receiving the grace of Christ “in vain”: 1 Cor. 9:27, Phil 2:16 & 3:9, John 8:31, Rom. 11:22, 1 Cor. 15:2 & 10, 2 Cor. 6:1, Gal 2:2, Col. 1:23, 1 Tim 2:15, 2 Peter 2:21 and 1 John 2:24. And analogies like: Exo. 12:22 staying inside the blood marked house (Christ), Gen 7:13, staying in the ark (Christ).
Romans 9:30-33. Look to Jesus Christ and remember when the Bible says idolatry, it means literally bowing to a statue or praying to other "gods". It does not mean; a principal to apply to our lives and find sin. Stop looking for sin and instead, Romans 9, Colossians 3, and 2 Peter 1(especially 5-8). "Perfected love cast out all fear"
Thank you for this, @Mike Winger. I’ve always felt a little guilty for having my primary friendships with other believers & my primary ministry being in the church (& home).
Hi Mark, tks for posting ur messages. Really learnt a lot fr u. U not only speak truths according to God's word but ur also super hilarious! Luv from Singapore😊
39:01 picture of kids in pickup truck and survive d. Sometimes we think we were all right because we were raised that way. It’s your tradition...you don’t know it... frequently we inherit ungodliness from our parents. Redeemed from our aimless traditions..😍😍
I was saved at 16. I did not go to the best of churches...they all had splits or major meltdowns of the Pastor...After many years of one foot in the world and one in the Kingdom...involved in ministry after ministry...Sunday School,Music Ministry,Choir Director,Christmas and E aster cantatas that I was told were like Broadway performances,Elected Elder in the last church that the Pastor sadly had a meltdown (he accused me of trying to steal his congregation in front of another Elder at my dining table in my home)...I finally threw in the towel and simply admitted to God, I am not good at this...So I went my own way and fell into grievous sin for years. The last thing I remembered was as I was ranting before the Lord,He lovingly said in response to something I said "Who ever told you that you know Me"(not a single day passed that I did not hear that in my head for years) One day,sitting happy in my sin God suddenly had me on my knees repenting before him and crying non stop for two weeks. At the end I heard in my heart "Now, I am going to tell you who I am". I'm not flaky..it was not a revelation , I had no idea HOW The Lord was going to do it but slowly but surely through His Word and many,many Sola Scriptura Pastors fed me the meat I craved. Pastor Mike is the newest one. I know I need to find a Church and sit under Authority but I am still waiting on God to bring me to a Church that believes the basics. Not perfection...but I do need a Church steeped in the Word NOT EMOTION. God is to be Glorified in all things...something I came to learn. Please pray for me as I want to ONLY be pleasing in His sight by His GRACE. Another word in 30 years I never heard. Praise you,Jesus.
"And I will forgive their wickedness, and I will never again remember their sins" (Jeremiah 31:34, NLT). So if this is true then the saved should have no fear whatsoever of judgement day, because if we are to take God at his word he will have forgotten all of our sins.
Amen. Mike strikes truth again, sry I'm going to borrow what u said about Christians stand against Christians when they do it a little different, and wont rebuke the theif at work.. great discernment and communicating ur knowledge.thanx mike winger, u are truly an instrument of gods will !
"We don't.." -End sermon How believers get rewarded, or rewards taken away, in Heaven is a different sermon. 😉😜😋 Your sermons are very wise. I appreciate all the time & research & thought you put into these sermons. I learn alot everytime I listen to you..
Well said, however the difference of rewards is experienced in the Millennial kingdom though not in heaven. In heaven every tear is wiped away and there will be no sorrow anymore for those who failed to live their life for Jesus. Thanks for helping others understand that it is by Grace we are saved not works. Our works are for rewards in His Kingdom (1,000 reign). Once Jesus reigns and brings everything to submission all authority is given back to the Father (1 Corinthians 15:25-28). In heaven we won't have any rebellion or sin however there is a need for believers to reign in the Millennial to up hold and honor Jesus as He reigns from Jerusalem. We love your ministry! Keep preaching the Word and teaching others to do the same!
Except its a bad analogy unless he actually teaches that you do in fact need to do and practice that waxing in order to learn to fully walk in the spirit. School master, not just to learn the letter but learn to do it first.
Christian love toward the brothers and sisters in Christ also includes rebuking and correcting them in a spirit of love when they need it. You DO NOT just let your brother or sister continue on in a lifestyle that rebels against God and not say anything about it. That's NOT love, that's indifference and apathy. Jesus says to whom much is given, much is also required. Having Christ as your Lord and Savior does require you to walk worthy of His salvation and calling on your life.
@@36742650885 Prayers for your healing in Jesus! That you would see & correct what might need correcting in obedience & His will be done for your renewed mind & refinement in Jesus! Blessings overflowing to you in Jesus!🙋 💔👣👣💖
Thank YOU!!! FINALLY! Thank you, thank you, thank YOU! The lukewarm wishy washy is overwhelming the masses! Your comment of obedience, TRUTH & correction is SO refreshing!!! ...JUST like Jesus! Blessings abound to you in Jesus, my brother! 🙋 💔👣👣💖
John chapter 1: "In the beginning was the word, the word was with God and the word was God." Then the word became flesh. So, the word was Jesus. So let's rephrase... In the beginning was Jesus. Jesus was with God and Jesus was God. Does that work?
Yes. This is even confirmed by a few passages. Messiah said before abraham was, i am. He was before. Revelations calls him the word. Which makes the important point of the bible not being the word of god because messiah is the word. In genesis, for creation of man, it was in 'our" image. Because he was there. As I understand it, messiah was made in an image (imagination, most ideal form) and so in that image man was also created. Theres another good verse or two that i cant recall off the top of my head. Trinity idea that he has is wrong.
No it doesn't work because the word "word" is translated from the Greek word "logos", as in ethos, pathos and logos. It means login. Hebrews 412: the word (logos/logic) of God is alive.... Etc. Or the "jesus of God is alive.... Or the god of God is alive..... Or the logic of God is alive? A lot of understanding the the scripture is lost because sometimes there is no exact translation. For example, Fornication is translated from the Greek word for prostitution. The modern meaning to prostitution does not mean the same to ancient Greeks. The word Adultery does not mean the same today as it did in biblical times, to God it means "the breaking of a covenant. No comprende? Do some research.
MOST "Christians" who criticize those preaching & upholding the TRUTH of the LORD is because MOST "Christians" are NOT born again. Also (I love this brother in his studies & sharing), I do NOT agree with him about Jesus not BEING THE Word of God; He walked it & it is written & His Word will NEVER pass away (it is even placed IN us BY Him for conviction to humbly surrender or stay in sinful pride). I was reading John 7:37-38 KJV (as a carnal, unsaved so-called "Christian" of 30 years; unaware that I was not saved, but obviously was NOT) & Jesus ACTUALLY showed up! He healed & freed me & then the Holy Spirit washed over (like pouring molasses) & cleansed me so He could indwell (born again). I didn't cuss, desire to fornicate, feel codependent, bite my nails, have insomnia, etc. as I always had before. He also healed my illness of chronic bronchitis that I had suffered from for nearly five years. I wrote my sins & weaknesses on paper for Jesus (& shared it with another strong follower of Christ) in desperate surrender & the next day I had this encounter with Jesus & the Holy Spirit (they seem the same). I saw no flesh, but my spirit recognized Him AS Jesus (CERTAINLY God!) & got SO small. ...I definitely died to self & to Him. ...to then LIVE IN Him! I've never been the same; refined & transformed DAILY. Most people, even other believers (who are not necessarily FOLLOWERS) can hardly stand it because it is SO convicting. Others who are humbled to desire knowing Jesus or who ACTUALLY FOLLOW Him, KNOW better. I think those street preacher "rebukenators" are necessary in this corrupt world. I was in my sin without understanding or conviction because no one gave me reproof or correction. Tragic. They may get angry with that seed, but God WILL give the increase if they can/will be saved. HALLELUJAH!!! To God be the glory! Blessings in Jesus!🙋 💔👣👣💖
I'm not trying to be argumentative at all, but if you listen to the portion of the teaching where he was talking about Jesus as The Word, he did say the Jesus is THE WORD (LOGOS), but he was differentiating the way "Word" is used in different passages of the Bible, in different scripture. He mentions that there is the word of God, that is the scripture we have been given, but that Jesus is THE WORD, etc...There's much more to his teaching that I am able to write in this paragraph, but like I said, if you listen again, Mike isn't saying that Jesus isn't THE WORD, but he's differentiating between different passages and exactly what is being referred to. Much love in Christ Jesus.
Amen brother I am agreeing with you although a verse does come to mind, therefore knowing the terror of the lord we do persuade men. There's an aspect of knowing because of experiential knowledge of going through something maybe even chastisement but there is a sense of knowing that Terror of the Lord and what happens to those that have to endure his Wrath and I believe that, that is an aspect of understanding and expounding on the fear of the Lord as well as how you put it, that it is more than just respect. Now I am commenting before I finish the video so you may have touched on this verse but anyhow Grace and love multiplied to you all in Jesus name!!
I know this is over a year ago, but cant help responding anyway to receiving reward for what acts survive the trial of fire. It bothered me too. Is it wrong to say that I sin because of this flesh and the Holy Spirit is behind my every good deed, therefore as always God just enjoys giving, not that we deserve it?
Mike, I think that when believers, knowing how we humans are, se there is not a grave consequence for our actions we may be careless. To think that at the judgement seat we are just going to suffer loss of reward I think is diminishing what this judgement actually will be. You say that our works will be judged, I ask you, aren’t these works a reflexion of our sanctification or lack thereof ? This judgment is not dealing with salvation because Paul says that those who lose rewards will still be saved but as through fire, this sounds painful don’t you think? Whether you call this purgatory or not it suggests a time of suffering if our works have not produced quality works. In the parable of the talents Jesus tells us that those who have received a certain amount of talents will be required to produce more talents with them by investing, this suggests that at conversion we are given a capacity to love which through exercising it will increase. In the parable the person who did not use the talent to make more ended up being punished. In Matthew 25:24-28, Jesus tells this parable with bags of gold, same as talents and the result for the one who did not put what was given to him to invest was to be thrown to the outer darkness, so there will be punishment and not losing a reward as it may have been suggested. Luke 12:47 is a sobering passage, ““The servant who knows the master’s will and does not get ready or does not do what the master wants will be beaten with many blows. But the one who does not know and does things deserving punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.”
Not to sound harsh, but some people that get upset with God, fail to remember that God is also our King. As such He gets to do what he pleases, and we are the people of His Kingdom, so must follow His rules, like it or not.
Unless I’m not understanding you correctly I feel your comment is unfair Cameron...I listened to the complete Hebrew Roots series and Mike was very thoughtful and gracious towards them. He commended them for the truth that he did hear taught and corrected them according to the Word of God.
People keep saying we've been set free from the control of sin, I'm not sure what you mean by that. Rom. 6:7 says: "we've been set free from sin", but Rom. 7: 19 & 23 says: "For I do not do the good that I want to do, but I practice the evil that I do not want to do." & "but I see a different law in the parts of my body, waging war against the law of my mind and taking me prisoner to the law of sin in the parts of my body." I think what you mean is that we've been set free from the penalty of sin, or am I mistaken?
We've been set free in the sense we can live above sin to a certain degree since we have the holy spirit and have heard the truth. Whereas before we could only serve sin because we never knew the difference
8:47. There are times we have to not be nice when following Jesus..👎🏻🥰👎🏻 I learned people have unclear motives and I try to be nice rather than honest..
Now I'm kind of scared about my friends. They are my friends and I do love them, I don't join in on their sin but I love them so much. Is that wrong or are you saying I shouldn't love them more then believers?
Love all equally, but surround yourself more with children of God because surrounding yourself with non-christians can give you a bad mindset on sinning.
It helps if you think about love as more than just affection or liking someone. From the bible, I believe we are to love believers over non-believers. However if you have let's say a friend that is not a believer that won't necessarily mean you spend more time with a believer who is a stranger to you than your friend. However, know that other believers are God's children and you are all part of the precious body of Christ and hence if a situation comes up where you have to decide between two people, you may need to prioritise the best interest of the believer over the non-believer. Just remember when trying to think through it that love is not your feelings towards them. It's tough. I know. God's asking you to do something difficult but not impossible and He wants you to lean on Him to conduct your life.
Howdy Mike! First and foremost I thank God for your ministry, you are such a blessing and I learn so much from you. Was wondering if you ever made the video about Jesus in the OT? I'm still a fairly new Christian and just to be blatanly honest the OT is a hard read for me. A video showing Jesus in the OT would be so very helpful 🙏😊 Thanks Mike and God bless you and your family.
@@MikeWinger have you ever studied the position of some Christians who don't believe in a literal fallen angel and that the sin nature/flesh is actually what the bible refers to as the devil, Satan and serpent?
Kaos 9966 hey.. because that verse is not in the older manuscripts as far as I know! That's what I remember learning in UA-cam anyway... it was added later. In a manuscript called the Comma Johanneum ... be blessed
Nikao, my brother, you get it. 1 John 5:7 isnt in their "bible". They took it out in the corrupted manuscripts, then called them "better" becuz they were "older" (the serpent is the most subtil of all the creatures). But there is a curse on those who corrupt (add to/diminish). Rev 22:18-19, the very last message of Christ. Mike got it so wrong when he tries to say Jesus isnt always the word. Wow. I pray he repents and the Word opens his eyes. Jesus IS the Word, the word IS Jesus. Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed! Pv 13:13 Revelation 19:13 And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.
@@TinyLiving you're right about the word. Rev calls him that and so does John. However, the passage of changing text, in context, is about the revelations. Likewise the same passage in deuteronomy about his law is largely ignored. Those who add (think pharisees) or take away (modern, roman rooted christianity) from his law... will be cursed.
@@tomastavlov1168 We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
A friend of mine just recently told me that she's praying against the spirit of religion in my life! Now , am currently on a journey where I just want to follow God's word and to live a pure life without conforming to the world. It's not easy for me but what she said really bothers me. I really don't know what to do because I don't consider myself overly righteous and at the same time, I don't want to be influenced by someone else's definition of how I should serve God. What do I do?
I think you answered your own question 😊 What matters is God's definition, so instead of letting yourself be troubled, ask him to show you from the Scriptures whether you're on the right track or not 😊
17:28 -- I don't understand. Isn't 1 Corinthians 3 about spiritual leaders and the judgement they will face for their work as such? Seems like this was taken out of context.
The church I went to never taught about this. But when you do something not right, all they know is judge n threaten. They don't even teach about God's love n grace. I was told that if I leave for another church, I would not be saved though there may be love there. But the sheperd complained I did not love her. Such contradicting and confusing practice. Don't know if she realized what she was talking about.
Kim, do not hesitate to leave that church and false shepherd quickly. Salvation comes through your faith in Jesus, not by belonging to a certain group. That is clearly false and dangerous teaching where you’re at.
Comment 124: 22,413 views. I’m thankful for mikes statement at 9:01 about making my behavior match belief... I noticed talking with Irene her focus was always back to talk about herself.. Thanks Mike ..😃😃😃🤪🤪🤪
1:30. You have the option of conforming yourself to your former lists. Second...because you can also NOT 3:16 the worst enemy we have in us is the flesh. Cereal problem.. 3:50 prayer
I tell ppl if I have done something good for them, it is only bc of Jesus- I am not a good person. I would not think to serve anyone but myself if not for my Savior.
Thats an easy answer. Matthew 7:21- , he tells us exactly how people who say they believe will be judged and why they are judged. I'll still watch the video though
The Word of God is what God speaks. Some of that is in the Scripture, rather than being the Scripture itself. To complicate things, we can also say that the Bible is the word of God in terms of being what is said about God in relation to his purpose of salvation, or, as you say, Jesus (aka the Word of God in another sense.) I think these are important distinctions, for hermeneutics (difference between what God says and what is said about him, for instance) and understanding 'inspiration', for instance.
Both believers and unbelievers are judged by or through fire. What if it's the same fire? What if it's the fire of destruction as seen from eternity, for instance?
I don't mean to be a rebuker. It's just when someone gives false information about the bible or Christianity I feel compelled to correct them. How do I do this in a way that honors God.
Galatians 6:10 we are especially to do good to believers. 50:20 is the start of it... I had outreach today, glad to be with an unbeliever. Not like the ministry at CR which ministered to me... 😀😀😀😀😀😀😄😄😄😄
One example is in John 2:13-22, where Christ went up to Jerusalem for passover and saw that in the temple, people were just conducting business as if it weren't a holy place. So Jesus, being rightfully angry, "...made a whip of cords, He drove them all out of the temple, with the sheep and the oxen and poured out the changers' money and overturned tables" John 2:15. I'm sure the merchants didn't find being driven out necessarily nice at that time. Hope this helps.
@@alvideos2145 I don't think he's trying to say Jesus is mean. I think he means that Jesus wasn't "nice" in the sense people think of it now, where you have to always address people with a sweet voice or coddle them. Everything Jesus did was in love, but love and being "nice" may not always line up. I hope my explanation made sense
1 Peter 1:16 [16]Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. Where is this written? Also, why best guess about first day Sabbath when it was clearly given for the seventh day?
Is a ministry of rebuke wrong if they are rebuking things that don't apply to themselves or if the thing being rebuked is damning people to hell, not saying a ministry that only rebukes is right but the essence of if the act is wrong or not
At the 55-56 minute mark you talk about how we should be more critical of the world than of fellow believers. I think I get kind of what you are saying when we are critical and aren't loving, but the bible makes it clear that we are not to judge the non-believer, because judgement is already on them. We are, however, too rebuke our brothers, in love, If we see them failing or going astray. We are to confront them in a loving way to help them get back on the right path. Am I wrong in this assessment?
Ever noticed how back when people were superstitious to the point of dysfunction God would go around smighting entire cities and performing breathtaking miracles in front of everyone for all to see and now it hides away and you have to take the word of books that are thousands of years old to believe it?
God is still working on me but it is amazing that I’m tempted by my lust daily and choose not to go in it... I would just hear just do it. But I’d actually question it and think and then in the end I chose not to do it. He’s still working on me tho but it’s still amazing. I plainly think would I do this in heaven? Would God be pleased?
Mike it blows my mind how talented a communicator you are. I thank God that I found you, some of the things you teach I might have never known, you have a serious gift. May the Lord bless you
Totally 👍
Amen
Amen! Seriously gifted and blessed in the Lord. This sermon was amazing.
Agree 100%
Amen
"If holiness isn't the standard, then grace is unnecessary." Well said. I have enjoyed work from another Calvary Chapel preacher. I appreciate the perspective and seemingly balanced view of this church. I also appreciate how you are willing to disagree on secondary issues, to stand your ground but in humility and love of the brethren. Glory to God -- just expressing thanks.
Holiness is indeed the standard. Holiness is Love. The expression is indeed in our conduct. Or another phrase is the righteousness of God.
Man, you’re spot on here. It especially resonated with me when talking about how believers treat each other. Spot on. It’s like One Christian says something dumb or controversial and other believers throw them under the bus in order to save face with non believers. But how many non believers have ever converted because of how effectively we disown a brother? Probably not many. Let’s just have each other’s backs here. “We’re not spending eternity with the world.” Spot on.
I'm a fairly new Christian. How biblically do we respond to say Christians acting with violence, or open hostility and anger in the name of God? Things that are definately not Christian acts and are openly acting in these ways. How do you explain this to non christians? I can't say they aren't really christians I don't know if they are truly saved.
@@DonnaHughes813 If a non believer were to confront me with “Hey, why did that Christian do that evil thing”, I’d say “We’re all just fallen sinners who need God’s grace. We all do evil every day, their evil is just more apparent.”
@@DonnaHughes813 Some non Christians will accept that, hey, we’re all sinners. But some people won’t be satisfied. They might think the Bible is wrong because some Christian is doing something evil. But in that situation, maybe I would just quote scriptures that outline how Christians are supposed to act in love and not violence.
Jesus said: ““A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.””
John 13:34-35 NIV
“Do to others as you would have them do to you.”
Luke 6:31 NIV
““You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,”
Matthew 5:43-44 NIV
And if the Christian is doing unjust violence, we should stop them, physically if we need to. If they’re doing wrong things towards you personally, like gossiping or being rude, confront them in love. If they won’t listen, bring a few more believers to confront them. If they still won’t repent, bring them to the whole church to confront them.
But if they’re publicly being evil, I think it’s appropriate to publicly respond.
Ty very much you answered my question.
@@DonnaHughes813 Awesome, no problem
Mike you are a wonderful combination of rationality with heart! Which makes you such an excellent teacher of God’s word.
Only problem is that BELIEVERS ARE NOT JUDGED---PERIOD! Well that's what the scripture teaches . Romans 5:1; Romans 8:1 and John 3:18
@@bobwood5146 You're not getting it, Bob. True, we (Christians) are not judged, and therefore condemned, for our sins, but we are held accountable for what we have done. 2Cor 5:10 "we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil". (ESV) We will be judged according to what we have done in order to determine what crowns we will receive and cast before Jesus, but this is not an eternal judgement pertaining to salvation. Salvation is already assured for those who are in Christ.
This was soo good. Also, I'm guilty of the "giving fellow believers the backburner to focus on witnessing to outsiders" / "she's already saved so I'll focus on these unsaved people over here" mindset. Looks like I need to allow the Bible to correct my thinking in that area, even though that has always seemed right to me.
Good to remember
Bad doctrine here. Believers are never JUDGED Please read Romans 5:1 and Romans 8:1 and John 3:18. A statement like this creates a false biblical view of how God deals with saved sinners as apposed to how He deals with unsaved sinners.
@@bobwood5146 What about Romans 14:10, or 2 Corinthians 5:10? Maybe what you meant is, believers are never CONDEMNED?
@@bobwood5146 He told the church to judge each other.
@@bobwood5146 Bob bad
So glad to get to access these older sermons. They really are so helpful.
Its not just about fearing God’s immense power but also about fearing a life without his immense love
Such a man of God! I can tell the Holy Spirit guides him in his daily life. As I was typing this, he was talking about being indwelled with the Holy Spirit. God does so many AMAZING things!!!
Thank you Pastor Mike , I am getting disheartened and even wondering if I was wrong , I feel so different from most of the believers I’m around and I do get told bluntly not to be ‘talking like that’ in church eg: being anti abortion , refusing to lie about gender and sexual sin. I love my brothers and sisters in Christ so much
Stand firm on His Word. You know what is right from the Holy Spirit. Read Matthew 18:15-17 and tell them the truth in love. If they are only willing to argue with you then pray for them. Unfortunately the world is caving in on the church and many are giving into the lies of Satan. Keep standing firm!! I pray that the Holy Spirit comforts you and keeps you💖
In all honesty you may want to bring your concerns to church leadership and if they don't renounce the woke ideology of the world then I think it's time to find a new church that isn't influenced by the world
Mike you are such a blessing! May God bless you abundantly!
You are a remarkable teacher, thank you for your lessons. May God bless you and your family.
I really appreciate your teachings. Your so knowledgeable. Thank you and God bless you and your family.
WOW..Every single time I view your videos I learned something new. Beautiful!!
You have challenged me through the years! Thank God for His messengers and thank you Brother Mike for your obedience and hard work on every careful and thought out message.
Mike is so funny haha and a great teacher.
4:45 Our POSITION in Christ (sanctification) is not always in line with our CONDITION (works of the flesh Vs fruits of the Spirit). Amen!
My Lord and my God thank you for this astonishing message
I have been praying for clarity on outreach; I have some concerns as a Christian on how much I should partner with secular nonprofits. I am really blessed you addressed it! I never thought I would just stumble on this issue. Thank you!
Mike you are a gift.
Amazing video pastor Mike
Yet another great study of knowledge from the word of God. Ive watched a lot of your videos. And ive got to say, with prayer and the Holy Spirit, i have become knowledgeable in understandings the bible. Thank you pastor Mike. God bless you and may He bless us all. In Jesus name. Amen
42:42 it is through Jesus we have come to God...
The fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom of God!
First of all, I’d like to say I really enjoy Mike’s teaching and I’m convinced he’s a true brother although God’s opinion of him is what really matters, not mine. I appreciate Mike’s selection of sermon topics, this one was so thought provoking that I spent half-a-day writing these comments and I don’t normally comment on anything.
My comments and questions are mainly about the Fear of God analogy Mike used starting at 27:02. Sorry, I tend to lack brevity when unpacking my thoughts.
I like the employer/employee relationship analogy because it evokes a more acute sense of fear than just the idea of respect. Not only because of the accountability aspect, but more so because of the implication of consequences. Yes, a person may get fired if "the boss" (not Bruce Springsteen) is displeased, however, I think we’d all agree that the consequences for unholy living spoken of in 1 Peter 1:14-25 are much more severe than getting fired, right? Please don’t take my ramblings the wrong way. I’m not knocking the analogy, I’m just trying to understand and develop it a bit further.
The Greek word for fear in this verse is phobos, right? Like phobia... Fear, like real fear? Even terror? I found the same Greek word used in the following verse on the same topic; 2 Cor. 5:10-11a, “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that everyone may receive the things done in his body, according to that he has done, whether it be good or bad. Therefore, knowing the TERROR of the Lord, we persuade men…”
Am I wrong in thinking that the type of fear or terror being called for by Peter and Paul is way more intense than acknowledging my accountability to God, right? But what is the ultimate consequence of unholy living? Just losing my crown and mansion reward at the Judgement Seat of Christ? The following verse makes it sound like it’s more than just my reward that’s at stake. Heb. 12:14 “Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:” Or are these verses simply telling us to be afraid that God will take away everything except my salvation because salvation is based on saving grace and living faith, not by performing the works of the law, right?
Isn’t that Judgement Seat reward based on deeds of faith (Eph. 2:10) and how holily we chose to live (1 John 3:3)? And is the call to holy living just to increase our eternal reward? Heb. 12:14b “without which no man shall see the Lord” makes it sound like it has more to do with salvation? Isn’t holiness also proof of authenticity as a Christian because consistent unholy living may be an indication that a person doesn’t truly know Jesus at all? (1 John 3:6, 1 Cor. 6:9, Gal. 5:1 & 21, Rom. 8:9)
***Additional verses below.
I don’t want to get way out of balance when analyzing The Fear of the God topic. 1 John 4:18 says, “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love.” I know we might be talking about reward and not salvation, but I’m also concerned that if I think of phobos as less than terrifying, I might be taking away one of the greatest motivators to holy living next to love and gratitude?
2Cor. 7:1 “Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.”
What’s wrong with the “real” fear of God leaving me so paralyzed in terror of the consequences that I’m less able to transgress the line of love God has drawn in the sand. Or is this “fear” just a constant awareness that my eternal reward is at stake and whatever He judges concerning my ways, deeds and works "good or bad" is what I deserve, and to be concerned about what my choices will consequently reward or not reward me for all eternity, still a heavy thought! I'm kind of thinking we are being told that if we don't live a holy life, I won't see Jesus. That scares me... Hopefully in the right direction.
***Additional verses I was considering on the topic of holiness, remaining in Christ and not receiving the grace of Christ “in vain”: 1 Cor. 9:27, Phil 2:16 & 3:9, John 8:31, Rom. 11:22, 1 Cor. 15:2 & 10, 2 Cor. 6:1, Gal 2:2, Col. 1:23, 1 Tim 2:15, 2 Peter 2:21 and 1 John 2:24. And analogies like: Exo. 12:22 staying inside the blood marked house (Christ), Gen 7:13, staying in the ark (Christ).
Really good thought provoking comment.
Romans 9:30-33. Look to Jesus Christ and remember when the Bible says idolatry, it means literally bowing to a statue or praying to other "gods". It does not mean; a principal to apply to our lives and find sin. Stop looking for sin and instead, Romans 9, Colossians 3, and 2 Peter 1(especially 5-8). "Perfected love cast out all fear"
Well said.
Thank you for this, @Mike Winger. I’ve always felt a little guilty for having my primary friendships with other believers & my primary ministry being in the church (& home).
Hi Mark, tks for posting ur messages. Really learnt a lot fr u. U not only speak truths according to God's word but ur also super hilarious! Luv from Singapore😊
39:01 picture of kids in pickup truck and survive d. Sometimes we think we were all right because we were raised that way. It’s your tradition...you don’t know it... frequently we inherit ungodliness from our parents. Redeemed from our aimless traditions..😍😍
Prophecy. Lies inherited by our fathers. This changes in the end times.
I was saved at 16. I did not go to the best of churches...they all had splits or major meltdowns of the Pastor...After many years of one foot in the world and one in the Kingdom...involved in ministry after ministry...Sunday School,Music Ministry,Choir Director,Christmas and E aster cantatas that I was told were like Broadway performances,Elected Elder in the last church that the Pastor sadly had a meltdown (he accused me of trying to steal his congregation in front of another Elder at my dining table in my home)...I finally threw in the towel and simply admitted to God, I am not good at this...So I went my own way and fell into grievous sin for years. The last thing I remembered was as I was ranting before the Lord,He lovingly said in response to something I said "Who ever told you that you know Me"(not a single day passed that I did not hear that in my head for years) One day,sitting happy in my sin God suddenly had me on my knees repenting before him and crying non stop for two weeks. At the end I heard in my heart "Now, I am going to tell you who I am". I'm not flaky..it was not a revelation , I had no idea HOW The Lord was going to do it but slowly but surely through His Word and many,many Sola Scriptura Pastors fed me the meat I craved. Pastor Mike is the newest one. I know I need to find a Church and sit under Authority but I am still waiting on God to bring me to a Church that believes the basics. Not perfection...but I do need a Church steeped in the Word NOT EMOTION. God is to be Glorified in all things...something I came to learn. Please pray for me as I want to ONLY be pleasing in His sight by His GRACE. Another word in 30 years I never heard. Praise you,Jesus.
Watch triumph in truth. Thats a real pastor
He knows everything you need and provides accordingly ♥️
Thank you Mike. Excellent teaching. I also love the fact you are using my favorite translation, the NKJV.
"And I will forgive their wickedness, and I will never again remember their sins" (Jeremiah 31:34, NLT).
So if this is true then the saved should have no fear whatsoever of judgement day, because if we are to take God at his word he will have forgotten all of our sins.
Amen. Mike strikes truth again, sry I'm going to borrow what u said about Christians stand against Christians when they do it a little different, and wont rebuke the theif at work.. great discernment and communicating ur knowledge.thanx mike winger, u are truly an instrument of gods will !
I’d love to hear you talk about Jesus in the Old Testament!!
He has a very detailed series of Jesus in the OT. Great and very edifying, enjoy.
I don’t like how we think of marriage as NOT serving The Lord as much…. Marriage chastens us … it is a practice that indeed serves The Lord ❤
As a Christian I had no idea 🤷♀️ how my judgement would go
Powerful statement about the flesh Love it!
"We don't.."
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How believers get rewarded, or rewards taken away, in Heaven is a different sermon. 😉😜😋
Your sermons are very wise. I appreciate all the time & research & thought you put into these sermons. I learn alot everytime I listen to you..
I am in agreement with you Mike!!
Well said, however the difference of rewards is experienced in the Millennial kingdom though not in heaven. In heaven every tear is wiped away and there will be no sorrow anymore for those who failed to live their life for Jesus. Thanks for helping others understand that it is by Grace we are saved not works. Our works are for rewards in His Kingdom (1,000 reign).
Once Jesus reigns and brings everything to submission all authority is given back to the Father (1 Corinthians 15:25-28). In heaven we won't have any rebellion or sin however there is a need for believers to reign in the Millennial to up hold and honor Jesus as He reigns from Jerusalem.
We love your ministry! Keep preaching the Word and teaching others to do the same!
Amen
God bless you Mike W.
Great video Mike. I love you brother.
I love the karate kid analogy. Perfect for kids of the 80's and 90's.
Except its a bad analogy unless he actually teaches that you do in fact need to do and practice that waxing in order to learn to fully walk in the spirit. School master, not just to learn the letter but learn to do it first.
Christian love toward the brothers and sisters in Christ also includes rebuking and correcting them in a spirit of love when they need it. You DO NOT just let your brother or sister continue on in a lifestyle that rebels against God and not say anything about it. That's NOT love, that's indifference and apathy. Jesus says to whom much is given, much is also required. Having Christ as your Lord and Savior does require you to walk worthy of His salvation and calling on your life.
VicGeorge2K6 please pray for me I’ve been suffering from depression and headaches
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Prayers for your healing in Jesus! That you would see & correct what might need correcting in obedience & His will be done for your renewed mind & refinement in Jesus! Blessings overflowing to you in Jesus!🙋 💔👣👣💖
Thank YOU!!! FINALLY! Thank you, thank you, thank YOU! The lukewarm wishy washy is overwhelming the masses! Your comment of obedience, TRUTH & correction is SO refreshing!!! ...JUST like Jesus! Blessings abound to you in Jesus, my brother! 🙋
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@@36742650885 how is your head doing Brother? It's been a few weeks now.
@@36742650885 Are you doing okay?
I love the verses on your wall board..
These lessons are fire!
Thanks Pastor Mike
John chapter 1: "In the beginning was the word, the word was with God and the word was God." Then the word became flesh. So, the word was Jesus. So let's rephrase... In the beginning was Jesus. Jesus was with God and Jesus was God. Does that work?
Yes. This is even confirmed by a few passages. Messiah said before abraham was, i am. He was before. Revelations calls him the word. Which makes the important point of the bible not being the word of god because messiah is the word. In genesis, for creation of man, it was in 'our" image. Because he was there. As I understand it, messiah was made in an image (imagination, most ideal form) and so in that image man was also created. Theres another good verse or two that i cant recall off the top of my head. Trinity idea that he has is wrong.
No it doesn't work because the word "word" is translated from the Greek word "logos", as in ethos, pathos and logos. It means login. Hebrews 412: the word (logos/logic) of God is alive.... Etc. Or the "jesus of God is alive.... Or the god of God is alive..... Or the logic of God is alive? A lot of understanding the the scripture is lost because sometimes there is no exact translation. For example, Fornication is translated from the Greek word for prostitution. The modern meaning to prostitution does not mean the same to ancient Greeks. The word Adultery does not mean the same today as it did in biblical times, to God it means "the breaking of a covenant. No comprende? Do some research.
@@rayrayner4426 Does attempting to demean another salve your insecurities?
MOST "Christians" who criticize those preaching & upholding the TRUTH of the LORD is because MOST "Christians" are NOT born again. Also (I love this brother in his studies & sharing), I do NOT agree with him about Jesus not BEING THE Word of God; He walked it & it is written & His Word will NEVER pass away (it is even placed IN us BY Him for conviction to humbly surrender or stay in sinful pride). I was reading John 7:37-38 KJV (as a carnal, unsaved so-called "Christian" of 30 years; unaware that I was not saved, but obviously was NOT) & Jesus ACTUALLY showed up! He healed & freed me & then the Holy Spirit washed over (like pouring molasses) & cleansed me so He could indwell (born again). I didn't cuss, desire to fornicate, feel codependent, bite my nails, have insomnia, etc. as I always had before. He also healed my illness of chronic bronchitis that I had suffered from for nearly five years. I wrote my sins & weaknesses on paper for Jesus (& shared it with another strong follower of Christ) in desperate surrender & the next day I had this encounter with Jesus & the Holy Spirit (they seem the same). I saw no flesh, but my spirit recognized Him AS Jesus (CERTAINLY God!) & got SO small. ...I definitely died to self & to Him. ...to then LIVE IN Him! I've never been the same; refined & transformed DAILY. Most people, even other believers (who are not necessarily FOLLOWERS) can hardly stand it because it is SO convicting. Others who are humbled to desire knowing Jesus or who ACTUALLY FOLLOW Him, KNOW better. I think those street preacher "rebukenators" are necessary in this corrupt world. I was in my sin without understanding or conviction because no one gave me reproof or correction. Tragic. They may get angry with that seed, but God WILL give the increase if they can/will be saved. HALLELUJAH!!! To God be the glory! Blessings in Jesus!🙋
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Awesome stuff. Amen. All Praise and Glory to Our Father and Our Savior Jesus 💖💖💖
Jesus is God.
He didnt say jesus wasn't the word..
Never mind i heard it
Amein! Brother thank you for your testimony
I'm not trying to be argumentative at all, but if you listen to the portion of the teaching where he was talking about Jesus as The Word, he did say the Jesus is THE WORD (LOGOS), but he was differentiating the way "Word" is used in different passages of the Bible, in different scripture. He mentions that there is the word of God, that is the scripture we have been given, but that Jesus is THE WORD, etc...There's much more to his teaching that I am able to write in this paragraph, but like I said, if you listen again, Mike isn't saying that Jesus isn't THE WORD, but he's differentiating between different passages and exactly what is being referred to. Much love in Christ Jesus.
1:40 I CANNOT believe that you would disrespect the greatest villain in the world... his name is Felonious Gru, not "that one guy" 🤦♂️
Bruh
God came down and showed us how to be His son, His name is Jesus Christ of Nazareth!!🙌🏿🙌🏿💗
Thank you so very much 😊🙏
Watching this 8y later 😮😊
No worries, his teachings are spot on no matter when you watch.
Amen brother I am agreeing with you although a verse does come to mind, therefore knowing the terror of the lord we do persuade men. There's an aspect of knowing because of experiential knowledge of going through something maybe even chastisement but there is a sense of knowing that Terror of the Lord and what happens to those that have to endure his Wrath and I believe that, that is an aspect of understanding and expounding on the fear of the Lord as well as how you put it, that it is more than just respect.
Now I am commenting before I finish the video so you may have touched on this verse but anyhow Grace and love multiplied to you all in Jesus name!!
I love your perspective.
12:40 - 13:04 this just sums up roman catholicism and their "verbal tradition" / early church fathers arguments
I know this is over a year ago, but cant help responding anyway to receiving reward for what acts survive the trial of fire. It bothered me too. Is it wrong to say that I sin because of this flesh and the Holy Spirit is behind my every good deed, therefore as always God just enjoys giving, not that we deserve it?
Mike,
I think that when believers, knowing how we humans are, se there is not a grave consequence for our actions we may be careless. To think that at the judgement seat we are just going to suffer loss of reward I think is diminishing what this judgement actually will be. You say that our works will be judged, I ask you, aren’t these works a reflexion of our sanctification or lack thereof ? This judgment is not dealing with salvation because Paul says that those who lose rewards will still be saved but as through fire, this sounds painful don’t you think? Whether you call this purgatory or not it suggests a time of suffering if our works have not produced quality works. In the parable of the talents Jesus tells us that those who have received a certain amount of talents will be required to produce more talents with them by investing, this suggests that at conversion we are given a capacity to love which through exercising it will increase. In the parable the person who did not use the talent to make more ended up being punished. In Matthew 25:24-28, Jesus tells this parable with bags of gold, same as talents and the result for the one who did not put what was given to him to invest was to be thrown to the outer darkness, so there will be punishment and not losing a reward as it may have been suggested. Luke 12:47 is a sobering passage, ““The servant who knows the master’s will and does not get ready or does not do what the master wants will be beaten with many blows. But the one who does not know and does things deserving punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.”
Please pray for me not to conform at work.
Not to sound harsh, but some people that get upset with God, fail to remember that God is also our King. As such He gets to do what he pleases, and we are the people of His Kingdom, so must follow His rules, like it or not.
This is a great teaching, I wish Mike was more mindful of this teaching when he was addressing his brothers in the Hebrew roots movement.
Unless I’m not understanding you correctly I feel your comment is unfair Cameron...I listened to the complete Hebrew Roots series and Mike was very thoughtful and gracious towards them. He commended them for the truth that he did hear taught and corrected them according to the Word of God.
People keep saying we've been set free from the control of sin, I'm not sure what you mean by that. Rom. 6:7 says: "we've been set free from sin", but Rom. 7: 19 & 23 says: "For I do not do the good that I want to do, but I practice the evil that I do not want to do." & "but I see a different law in the parts of my body, waging war against the law of my mind and taking me prisoner to the law of sin in the parts of my body." I think what you mean is that we've been set free from the penalty of sin, or am I mistaken?
We've been set free in the sense we can live above sin to a certain degree since we have the holy spirit and have heard the truth. Whereas before we could only serve sin because we never knew the difference
8:47. There are times we have to not be nice when following Jesus..👎🏻🥰👎🏻
I learned people have unclear motives and I try to be nice rather than honest..
I'd love to hear you talk and Jesus in the old testament
@mikewinger do people who repent for their sin, also still get judged in Heaven
Now I'm kind of scared about my friends. They are my friends and I do love them, I don't join in on their sin but I love them so much. Is that wrong or are you saying I shouldn't love them more then believers?
Love all equally, but surround yourself more with children of God because surrounding yourself with non-christians can give you a bad mindset on sinning.
It helps if you think about love as more than just affection or liking someone. From the bible, I believe we are to love believers over non-believers. However if you have let's say a friend that is not a believer that won't necessarily mean you spend more time with a believer who is a stranger to you than your friend. However, know that other believers are God's children and you are all part of the precious body of Christ and hence if a situation comes up where you have to decide between two people, you may need to prioritise the best interest of the believer over the non-believer. Just remember when trying to think through it that love is not your feelings towards them. It's tough. I know. God's asking you to do something difficult but not impossible and He wants you to lean on Him to conduct your life.
Howdy Mike! First and foremost I thank God for your ministry, you are such a blessing and I learn so much from you. Was wondering if you ever made the video about Jesus in the OT? I'm still a fairly new Christian and just to be blatanly honest the OT is a hard read for me. A video showing Jesus in the OT would be so very helpful 🙏😊 Thanks Mike and God bless you and your family.
I made quite a few! ua-cam.com/play/PLZ3iRMLYFlHsHyvMtfgOgSPU6zEnCvxUO.html
@@MikeWinger awesome thanks so much! 👍 This will definitely keep me busy for a while.
@@MikeWinger have you ever studied the position of some Christians who don't believe in a literal fallen angel and that the sin nature/flesh is actually what the bible refers to as the devil, Satan and serpent?
I don't know why people don't use 1st John ch. 5 vs. 7 for the trinity and that they are equal and one. God bless
Kaos 9966 hey.. because that verse is not in the older manuscripts as far as I know! That's what I remember learning in UA-cam anyway... it was added later. In a manuscript called the Comma Johanneum ... be blessed
Nikao, my brother, you get it. 1 John 5:7 isnt in their "bible". They took it out in the corrupted manuscripts, then called them "better" becuz they were "older" (the serpent is the most subtil of all the creatures). But there is a curse on those who corrupt (add to/diminish). Rev 22:18-19, the very last message of Christ.
Mike got it so wrong when he tries to say Jesus isnt always the word. Wow. I pray he repents and the Word opens his eyes.
Jesus IS the Word, the word IS Jesus. Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed!
Pv 13:13
Revelation 19:13 And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.
@@TinyLiving you're right about the word. Rev calls him that and so does John. However, the passage of changing text, in context, is about the revelations. Likewise the same passage in deuteronomy about his law is largely ignored. Those who add (think pharisees) or take away (modern, roman rooted christianity) from his law... will be cursed.
@@tomastavlov1168 We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
A friend of mine just recently told me that she's praying against the spirit of religion in my life! Now , am currently on a journey where I just want to follow God's word and to live a pure life without conforming to the world. It's not easy for me but what she said really bothers me. I really don't know what to do because I don't consider myself overly righteous and at the same time, I don't want to be influenced by someone else's definition of how I should serve God. What do I do?
I think you answered your own question 😊 What matters is God's definition, so instead of letting yourself be troubled, ask him to show you from the Scriptures whether you're on the right track or not 😊
17:28 -- I don't understand. Isn't 1 Corinthians 3 about spiritual leaders and the judgement they will face for their work as such? Seems like this was taken out of context.
Thanks Mike
The church I went to never taught about this. But when you do something not right, all they know is judge n threaten. They don't even teach about God's love n grace. I was told that if I leave for another church, I would not be saved though there may be love there. But the sheperd complained I did not love her. Such contradicting and confusing practice. Don't know if she realized what she was talking about.
Kim, do not hesitate to leave that church and false shepherd quickly. Salvation comes through your faith in Jesus, not by belonging to a certain group. That is clearly false and dangerous teaching where you’re at.
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I’m thankful for mikes statement at 9:01 about making my behavior match belief...
I noticed talking with Irene her focus was always back to talk about herself..
Thanks Mike ..😃😃😃🤪🤪🤪
The bible teaches that belief and faith is in your actions. Even says that if you dont keep the sabbath you will fall after unbelief.
I love Mikes humor...it makes it more alive....Hebrews 1...God wrote It specifically to dismantle JW doctrine..
The word repent and holiness is a dirty word in many churches today, sad but true
39:06 Not many laughs from the crowd cause his dad joke probably convicted some hearts 😂😂
1:30. You have the option of conforming yourself to your former lists.
Second...because you can also NOT
3:16 the worst enemy we have in us is the flesh.
Cereal problem.. 3:50 prayer
7 years later and the Gru ref stil hits haha
Great church leader! I learned a lot from you, stay with the Lord's path and keep up the good work man
I tell ppl if I have done something good for them, it is only bc of Jesus- I am not a good person. I would not think to serve anyone but myself if not for my Savior.
Thats an easy answer. Matthew 7:21- , he tells us exactly how people who say they believe will be judged and why they are judged. I'll still watch the video though
The Word of God is what God speaks. Some of that is in the Scripture, rather than being the Scripture itself. To complicate things, we can also say that the Bible is the word of God in terms of being what is said about God in relation to his purpose of salvation, or, as you say, Jesus (aka the Word of God in another sense.) I think these are important distinctions, for hermeneutics (difference between what God says and what is said about him, for instance) and understanding 'inspiration', for instance.
Both believers and unbelievers are judged by or through fire. What if it's the same fire? What if it's the fire of destruction as seen from eternity, for instance?
This is a beautiful message
Mr Miagi. Love it!
Size matters not
2:40. You CAN stop sinning! Amazing. Whats sin? 1 John 3:4
Whatever the holy spirit convicts Yu our of then You are to crucify it and submit to God and he will give you grace to overcome it. One sin at a time
I don't mean to be a rebuker. It's just when someone gives false information about the bible or Christianity I feel compelled to correct them. How do I do this in a way that honors God.
Galatians 6:10 we are especially to do good to believers. 50:20 is the start of it...
I had outreach today, glad to be with an unbeliever.
Not like the ministry at CR which ministered to me...
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9:20 You didn't give an example of how Jesus was ''not nice'' I don't remember that in the bible.
One example is in John 2:13-22, where Christ went up to Jerusalem for passover and saw that in the temple, people were just conducting business as if it weren't a holy place. So Jesus, being rightfully angry, "...made a whip of cords, He drove them all out of the temple, with the sheep and the oxen and poured out the changers' money and overturned tables" John 2:15. I'm sure the merchants didn't find being driven out necessarily nice at that time. Hope this helps.
@@andoharko6638 Right, but was it ''mean'' ? he just got upset and flipped some tables.
@@alvideos2145 I don't think he's trying to say Jesus is mean. I think he means that Jesus wasn't "nice" in the sense people think of it now, where you have to always address people with a sweet voice or coddle them. Everything Jesus did was in love, but love and being "nice" may not always line up. I hope my explanation made sense
Matt 7: 21-23
1 Peter 1:16
[16]Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
Where is this written?
Also, why best guess about first day Sabbath when it was clearly given for the seventh day?
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Thank you.
Is a ministry of rebuke wrong if they are rebuking things that don't apply to themselves or if the thing being rebuked is damning people to hell, not saying a ministry that only rebukes is right but the essence of if the act is wrong or not
Yes Amen thank you
Umm...I mostly agree, but what about 1 Corinthians 5?
But aren't we also to tremble - I think there is an element of terror of God in the fear of the Lord.
At the 55-56 minute mark you talk about how we should be more critical of the world than of fellow believers. I think I get kind of what you are saying when we are critical and aren't loving, but the bible makes it clear that we are not to judge the non-believer, because judgement is already on them. We are, however, too rebuke our brothers, in love, If we see them failing or going astray. We are to confront them in a loving way to help them get back on the right path. Am I wrong in this assessment?
What is the maximum amount of cornflakes i can eat without missing the mark?
53 flakes...
Depends if you are cat or dog..😅😅
24:24 Truth
I know this is an old one but I have to say once my mom told me her gift is correction. And she didn't mean to herself. Lol
Do it!!! Please!!!
Ever noticed how back when people were superstitious to the point of dysfunction God would go around smighting entire cities and performing breathtaking miracles in front of everyone for all to see and now it hides away and you have to take the word of books that are thousands of years old to believe it?
God is still working on me but it is amazing that I’m tempted by my lust daily and choose not to go in it... I would just hear just do it. But I’d actually question it and think and then in the end I chose not to do it. He’s still working on me tho but it’s still amazing. I plainly think would I do this in heaven? Would God be pleased?